Anthony has enjoyed a successful career in the public, private sectors. The first 25 years were spent in international and investment banking, in Canada, US, the Caribbean and Europe. He moved to the public sector, as the UK’s chief negotiator for inward investment. In 1996 he was appointed CEO of English Partnerships, the national regeneration agency before becoming the founding CEO of SEEDA, overseeing the economic development of the SE of England. He was a ministerial advisor for competitiveness, innovation, urban renaissance and Corporate Responsibility. Anthony founded IHP in 2004 a charitable public-private–partnership to coordinate the donations of medicines. He is married to Ruth, has three children and 10 grandchildren and is involved in the community, church, enjoys gardening, reading and renovating the family home in France.